Isla Rose Flowers is a family-owned flower farm at 188 Parsonage Road in Waimate, South Canterbury, under the Hunter Hills. The owners grow seasonal blooms on their lifestyle property alongside their daughters, and the farm is also their home. The website says the growing season runs from August to April, and that the flowers are taking a winter break until spring. Sustainable growing methods include mulch, pea straw, weed mat and a lot of hand weeding.
Flowers are sold from a roadside stall, by direct order, wholesale to florists, and for weddings and events. Bouquets and subscriptions are made only from what is grown on the farm, so out-of-season or specialty blooms may not be available. Local delivery within Waimate township is offered, delivery further afield can be arranged, and collection can be set up. The farm is not open to the public, but private pick-your-own events can be arranged in advance. A customer on Google says an order mix-up was fixed quickly, and that the flowers were beautiful and the delivery easy.